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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,583.54, 31,180.50 and 14,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,583.54, 31,180.50 and 14,098.58 is: 19,465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,583.54 : 31,180.50 = 14,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,583.54/31,180.50 = 14,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,583.54x = 31,180.50 × 14,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,583.54x = 439,600,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,600,773.69/22,583.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.54

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